US Muslims Offer To Guard Jewish Sites Following Spate Of attacks

Upon hearing of the vandalization of the Vaad Hakolel cemetery, A Muslim volunteer assists with restoring the toppled headstones. (Photo: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Rochester Chapter)

(REPORT) — A single tweet by an American Muslim marine who offered to stand guard at Jewish cemeteries following a wave of anti-Semitic attacks has sparked a wave of similar offers of solidarity on social media.

The offer by Tayyib Rashid, who calls himself “The Muslim Marine” on Twitter, followed a series of attacks against Jewish cemeteries and threats against synagogues, which some have linked to the emboldened far right movements since Donald Trump was elected president.

In the weeks following Trump’s inauguration, Jewish Community Centres (JCC) in the United States reported a spike in the number of anti-Semitic attacks and harassment across the country.

A number of Jewish organisations have also claimed that Trump has not been vocal enough in condemning anti-Semitism.

Now, American Muslims on Twitter are offering to stand guard over Jewish sites in solidarity, and to help prevent further attacks. Rashid started off the stream of offers on social media, and received hordes of support for his “kindness”.

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